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P263 RND

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

189,930 mi
Last recorded189,930 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 RND
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 189,930 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front links minor movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor exhaust blow

rear exhaust can corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 178,971 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 167,732 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 167,669 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 166,586 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 163,577 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 153,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking from tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 161,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush ''D'' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush ''D'' bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ inner sill corroded but not load bearing

o/s inner sill corroded but not load bearing

Fail 24 Apr 2018 161,781 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush ''D'' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush ''D'' bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ inner sill corroded but not load bearing

o/s inner sill corroded but not load bearing

Pass 11 May 2017 160,839 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 May 2017 160,814 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at nearside and offside rear cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 159,495 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Rear valance slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2016 159,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front suspension arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Rear valance slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 156,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear crossmember as slight corrosion

Fail 12 May 2015 156,958 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear crossmember as slight corrosion

underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 May 2014 154,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2013 143,895 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside sill has surface corrosion

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 23 May 2012 125,554 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 111,609 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 98,794 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 98,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 85,352 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 68,383 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 55,898 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 50,932 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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P263 RND is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 133,806 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P263 RND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P263 RND is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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